Sunday, July 4, 1971

Lookout: Buck Rock


Buck Rock Lookout
(36.7371392, -118.8606221) 

Twice a day Buck Rock needs to listen in on reports and note things in its log. Here are links which will provide the information for these reports:

  • Listening In
    • 1000 - Weather and Staffing
      • All ECCDA Calif Fire Weather. Fire Weather - Usually is updated by 0700. Chose section ECCDA: 22 east of Fresno
      • Staffing  - Morning (1000) staffing report. You will need the password to access this report. See the BRF email of 8/23/23 for it.
    • 1600 - Indices and Weather
      • Indices - Evening (1600) indices report. You will need the password to access this report. See the BRF email of 8/23/23 for it.
      • All ECCDA Calif Fire Weather. Fire Weather - Usually is updated by 0700. Chose section ECCDA: 22 east of Fresno





View from Buck Rock Lookout, as generated by PeakFinder.org

 From HeyWhatsThat.com, views captured from Google Earth showing what can be seen from Buck Rock Lookout.The red shading is what is visible from Buck Rock.

The South East view does not seem right as I could swear we could see a lot more than what is shown.

Buck Rock to the NorthEast

Buck Rock to the NorthWest

Buck Rock to the SouthEast

Buck Rock to theSouthWest


Saturday, July 3, 1971

Lookout Useful Links: Park Ridge

Park Ridge Lookout
(36.7835571, -118.9451078) 


Below are some of the useful links I have found in connection to being a volunteer fire lookout:

Twice a day Park Ridge needs to listen in on reports and note things in its log. Here are links which will provide the information for these reports:

  • Listening In
    • 1000 - Weather and Staffing
      • Sequoia Fire Weather - Usually is updated by 0700
      • Staffing - Check right before the 1000 report as it is being updated constantly.
    • 1045 - SEKI/Ash Mountain Fire Staffing
      • Staffing - Check right before the 1045 report as it is being updated constantly.
        • Go to Resource Status
    • 1600 - Indices and Weather
      • Indices -  Check right before the 1000 report
      • Sequoia Fire Weather - Usually is updated by1400





      View from Park Ridge Lookout, as generated by PeakFinder.org

      Wendy G's diagram showing populated areas



      From HeyWhatsThat.com, views captured from Google Earth showing what can be seen from Park Ridge Lookout.The red shading is what is visible from Park Ridge.

      Note-Some of the shading does not look right.

      Park Ridge to the NorthEast

      Park Ridge to the NorthWest

      Park Ridge to the South East

      Park Ridge to the SouthWest


      Friday, July 2, 1971

      Lookout Useful Links: Delilah

      Delilah Lookout
      (36.8041141, -119.1187255) 


      Below are some of the useful links Gary has found in connection to being a volunteer fire lookout at Delilah:

      • Listening In
        • 1000 - Weather and Staffing
          • Fire Weather-looks like we can access direct. If not, look below under Weather
          • Staffing  - Morning (1000) staffing report. You will need the password to access this report. See the BRF email of 6/20/24 for it.
        • 1600 - Indices and Weather
          • Indices - Evening (1600) indices report. You will need the password to access this report.Be sure to look at the current date's tab.
          • Fire Weather-looks like we can access direct. If not, look below under Weather



      • Weather
      •  Sequoia National Forest
        •  WildCAD-E  Includes information on incidents and resources.(Sequoia NF only) 
          • Resource Status.  It should go directly to the Resource Status page. If not, then, on the upper left side are three bars. Click on it and look for Resource Status. This will show who is in service for the Forest, but it will not show the aircraft information.
             
        • CCICC (Central California Interagency Command Center) web links
          • Staffing  - Morning (1000) staffing report. You will need the password to access this report. See the BRF email of 6/20/24 for it.
          • Indices - Evening (1600) indices report. You will need the password to access this report.
      •  Sierra National
        • WildCAD-E   Includes information on incidents and resources. (Sierra NF only)
    • Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks
    •  WildCAD-E - Includes information on incidents and resources. (SEKI only) ;
    • Fire Information
    • Delilah Lookout Information
    • Air Quality
    • Misc
    • Glossaries:
      • National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Glossary   (PMS205)
      •  National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS) Common Terms
    • National Museum of Forest Service History
       
    • Web Cam Views
    • Delilah 1
    • Delilah 2 - rotating
    • ALERTCalifornia webcams for cameras in our area.


    • For more lookout information, go to my General Lookout Page:



      View from Delilah Lookout, as generated by PeakFinder.org 


      From HeyWhatsThat.com, views captured from Google Earth showing what can be seen from Delilah Lookout.The red shading is what is visible from Delilah.
      Delilah to the NorthEast

      Delilah to the NorthWest

      Delilah to the SouthEast

      Delilah to the SouthWest



          Thursday, July 1, 1971

          Fire Lookout: Useful Links

          Each of the lookouts which I am associated with have a seperate entry which are tailored to each lookout. The current entry has all of those and more. The lookout links are:


          Below are some of the useful links I have found in connection to being a volunteer fire lookout:

          Tuesday, March 2, 1971

          Equipment: Dish Cloth

           Equipment: Dish cloth

          Function: Used to wash dishes. May also be used to as a wash cloth.



          Equipment: Dish Soap

           Equipment: Dish Soap

          Function: Wash dishes. Can be used also to wash hands/face/body.



          Equipment: Spoon or Spork

           Equipment: Spoon or Spork

          Function: 

          Eating utensil



          Equipment: Toothpaste

           Equipment: Toothpaste

          Function: Brushing teeth



          Equipment: Solar Charger

           Equipment: Solar Charger

          Function:
          Keep electronics and batteries charged up

          Note: Charge up AA and AAA batteries before leaving

          Note: For shorter trips, a power pack (battery) may function better is may be lighter.


          Equipment: Toothbrush

           Equipment: Toothbrush

          Function:
          Brushing teeth. 

          Each person has their own.


          Equipment: Pocket Knife

           Equipment: Knife

          Function: Depending on knife, but to cut or whittle wood. But if it is a multi-function knife, then it can be used for many things, depending on the blads in the set.



          Equipment: Fuel

           Equipment: Fuel

          Function: Propane Fuel Isobutane for propane stove.



          Monday, March 1, 1971

          Sherri's Backpacking Equipment List

          Pre-Trip
          __ Route Planned-two weeks
          __ Menu Planned 10 days
          __ Spot Setup-one week
          __ Equip Checked out-2 days
          __ Food Ready-2 days
          __ Pre-Trip Check- 1 day

          Essentials
          __ Map & Compass
          __ First Aid Kit
          __ Sierra Cup
          __ Rope/String
          __ Matches

          Individual Needs
          __ Water Bottle/Bladder(With Water)
          __ Sunscreen
          __ Mosquito Repellent
          __ Handsoap/Comb
          __ Sewing Kit**
          __ Book/Nook+Cover
          __ Paper/Pencil**
          __ Camera/Film/Flash Card (Charged)**
          __ Watch
          __ Medicine
          __ FiberCon
          __ Asthma -Long (Inhaler)
          __ Asthma-Short
          __ FexoFindedine
          __ Allegra
          __ Nasonex or Fexofind
          __ Towel

          Clothes
          __ Hiking Boots
          __ Liners (2) - Ingengi
          __ Socks-wool (3)
                    Sleeping (1)
                    Day (2)
          __ Underwear (4)
          __ Shorts**
          __ Long Pants (2)
          __ T-Shirt (2)
          __ Jacket-Patagonia
          __ Hat/Cap
          __ Dark Glasses
          __ Cool Scarf
          __ Poncho or rain outfit
          __ Beanies
          __ Sunscreen Gloves
          __ Sunscreen Sleeves or shirt with sleeves
          __ Gloves
          __ Silks-both top and bottom

          Equipment
          __ Backpack
          __ Flashpack**
          __ Camelback
          __ Sleeping Bags
          __ Sleeping Pads
          __ Ground Cloth**
          __ Shovel**
          __ Family Flashlight/Headlamp
          __ Swiss Army Knife

          Food
          ___ Menu Planned
          ___ All Food Bought
          ___ Non-Perishables Packed
          ___ REI Mug
          ___ Jet Boil

          Misc
          ___ String/Rope
          __ Toilet Paper
          __ Flashlight
          __ Extra Batteries**
          __ Chapstick
          __ Garbage Bags
          __ Small Garbage Bags-Trail
          __ Moleskin
          __ Water Purifier
          __ GPS
          __ Spot
          __ Hiking Poles
          __ Solar Panels**

          Travel Provisions
          ___ Dramimine
          ___ Life Savers
          ___ Games
          ___ 7-Up
          ___ Map
          ___ Gas Tank Filled
          ___ Car-good mechanical order
          ___ Money
          ___ Park Pass


          ** Optional